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Robert Howard Lord
1885–1954
A scholar-priest with a talent for diplomatic history, he helped shape American understanding of Poland and Central Europe in the early 20th century. His work ranged from major historical studies to a sweeping history of the Archdiocese of Boston.
1 Audiobook
Some Problems of the Peace Conference
by Charles Homer Haskins, Robert Howard Lord
About the author
Born in Plano, Illinois, in 1885, Robert Howard Lord was an American historian, Catholic priest, and teacher whose career moved between academia, church life, and public service. He studied at Harvard, went on to advanced historical work in Europe, and became especially known for his expertise on Poland and the politics of Eastern Europe.
Lord taught history at Harvard and wrote respected works including The Second Partition of Poland, which helped establish his reputation as a serious diplomatic historian. During the Paris Peace Conference after World War I, he was chosen to assist with questions involving Polish affairs, a role that reflected how highly his knowledge of the region was valued.
Later in life, he was ordained as a Roman Catholic priest and remained active in Boston-area Catholic institutions. He also wrote on church history, including a history of the Archdiocese of Boston. He died in 1954, remembered as an unusual figure who brought together scholarship, faith, and international affairs.